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Ellery writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT Plus Crew Cab SB Review
ProsPrefect size. Gas milage not too bad ConsV6 isn't the most powerful.
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I Love My Truck — I really like my truck. Crew cab is the only way to go. Fun to drive with manual trans. I like the look of the 2nd Gen Dakotas alot more than the ugly new ones. Really awesome truck. The only thing I wish is that there were more aftermarket parts (like lift kits and performance chips) available.
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Steven writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
ProsFlat out its just a beast. Durable, powerful and a true workhorse, dodge really outdid themselves with this truck Consthe gas milage...and the differential when its in 4wd is only one way so all 4 tires turn at the same rate which makes turning impossible on dry pavement, but in snow/mud its a blast
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All Around Great Truck To Own. — Props, it really gets up and goes for only having that little 4.7 in her. Gas mileage is terrible, but its a truck. It gives you that truck feeling with out the high placed seating from a Ford f series or a Chevy k10 of the same era. The Powertech 4.7 is a workhorse, wish i had a 5.9 magnum, but we've towed a 4,200lb car with a 500 lbs trailer for over 100 miles, twice and the truck takes it in stride like it wants more. If you take care of this truck she'll last a LONG time, ours is 8 years old and people are amazed when i tell them that. | ||
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slikocca writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
ProsAccelerates quite well. New Michelins in correct size made huge improvement. (Girlfriend bought this truck used 3 years ago from dealer with new tires installed by them in the wrong size.) ConsHuge blind spots at mirrors & A columns. Ride could be better. Wheels are a unique bolt pattern. 
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I Would Not Have Bought It, But Girlfriend Likes It. — Fun to drive but requires 101% concentration due to the nasty blind spots. Girlfriend loves blowing away a Supra or Tundra accelerating down the on-ramp but they don't seem to like it much. We do all the work on it for the three years and 35K miles we have had it, so been very reasonable to maintain so far. | ||
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wes604 writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT Plus 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
ProsAfter Market Flowmaster ConsDent in bumper :(
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Sweet Dodge Dakota — This truck has exceptionally low miles for a 2004 truck (less then 9,000 miles avg. per year) and has every extra you could want with the addition of an after market exhaust. It's in excellent mechanical condition with no leaks. Great truck! Thanks for looking. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Nic writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr Sport Plus 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
Prosability to handle alberta winters, especially drifted backroads. Decent highway fuel mileage. Consdoesn't like to shift into overdrive in colder weather, and tailgate doesn't like to stay close in the cold
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Reliable And Capable For A General Use Vehicle. Good For A College Student — Good 4x4, good power. decent pulling for a midsize truck. just about 120,000 and very few issues. 4.7 V8 has a nice rumble with a dynomax exhaust. Decent fuel mileage on highway. Looks good, simple interior. I enjoy driving it. Handles the larger tires well, doesn't take much extra power to turn them. | ||
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William writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
Proseverything Consmpg
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I Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — i love this truck!!!!!!!!!!! added aftermarket products to make more fun for kids.... easy to dismantle and put back together after upgrades.. love the wide 17 x 9 in stock wheels.....and oh i forgot... man does this thing have some power!!!!!!!!! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Josh writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SXT 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
Prosits loud Consit has a custom grill that stops me from opening the hood without a pin
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A Perfect Truck For Me — its awesome. It has 4.7 liter v8 and handles great. it is a little custom with straight pipes and a fancy grill. 16 to 20 mileage. The windows are great.they roll down. and if i'm in a bad mood, it chears me up to go for a drive Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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David writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota Review
Prosnothing Constransmission blew
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Crummy Transmission — Transmission blew out at 65,000 or so. Did drive from Connecticut to Texas in it. Gas isn't bad, neither is the regular maintenance. It is all right to drive, not a thrill seekers vehicle, but steady. I just hate that the transmission blew out. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Payton writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
ProsWanna go off road? Here's your truck. ConsWanna go on road? Stay out of this truck.
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The Beast — This truck is an absolute off-road beast. Equipped with locking diffs an 4.6L V8 there's hardly a place where it cannot go. The only real complaint about this truck was the size. For such a big vehicle the cab was extremely small and uncomfortable, especially head room and hip room. Fuel economy was also pathetic with the off-road package. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Dan writes:
2004 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr Sport Crew Cab SB Review
ProsGreat power (v-8) ConsFuel economy
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Its Ok — Overall good "small" truck. Great power (v-8). It Handles ok, fuel economy leaves a bit to be desired. Head gaskets are weak, a single overheat destroyed first engine, and it required replacement. pretty easy to work on if you are a wrench. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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